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Model Comparison
| Feature | o1 | QVQ-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Alibaba Cloud |
| Model Type | text | vision |
| Context Window | 200,000 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Input Cost | $15.00/ 1M tokens | $1.15/ 1M tokens |
| Output Cost | $60.00/ 1M tokens | $4.59/ 1M tokens |
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o1
OpenAI1. Full-scale reasoning model
- Uses reinforcement learning to generate long internal chains of thought.
- Suitable for tasks requiring deep logic, multi-step planning, and rich analytical reasoning.
2. Strong performance across domains
- Excellent at math, science, coding, and structured analytical work.
- Handles multi-step workflows and complex problem-solving with high consistency.
3. High output capacity (100K tokens)
- Enables long, detailed explanations, large documents, and multi-part analyses.
4. Image-understanding capable
- Accepts text + image inputs for visual reasoning and mixed-modality tasks.
- Output is text only, optimized for clear explanations.
5. Advanced API compatibility
- Works with Chat Completions, Responses, Realtime, Assistants, and more.
- Supports streaming, function calling, and structured outputs.
6. Stable long-context performance
- 200K-token context window supports large files, multi-document analysis, and extended conversations.
7. Designed for correctness-oriented workloads
- Prioritizes rigorous reasoning over speed.
- Useful in auditing, verification, scientific thinking, policy analysis, and legal-style reasoning.
8. Powerful but expensive
- High token costs make it suitable for selective, mission-critical reasoning rather than high-volume usage.
QVQ-Max
Alibaba Cloud1. Strongest visual reasoning in Qwen lineup
- Handles charts, diagrams, puzzles.
2. Great for math + vision hybrids
- Geometry, visual logic testing.
3. High-quality instruction following
- Consistent formatting and detailed responses.
Prompts to Get Started
Use these prompts to power AI products you build on Appaca. Each works great with the models above.
Best for o1
textPositive Review Response
Respond to positive customer reviews in a way that reinforces brand warmth and encourages repeat buying.
Travel App Review
Write a detailed review of a travel app for a blog or app store. Covers use case, functionality, and real-world experience.
Uncover Precedents (Case Map + Misinterpretation Risks)
Create a precedent map for an area of law with key cases, rules/tests, and the risks of misreading precedent.
Best for QVQ-Max
visionMarketing Skills Matrix (Hiring + Training Plan)
Create a marketing skills matrix that identifies the competencies needed to communicate your USP and solve evolving persona challenges.
Seller Lead Nurture Email
Write a nurture email for a homeowner who showed interest in selling but is not yet ready. Keeps the relationship warm.
Meeting Notes Summarizer
Transform raw meeting transcripts or messy notes into clear, structured summaries with action items.